The City of Boulder has unveiled a range of events to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day this year. As part of its commitment to recognizing the importance of the original inhabitants of North America, Boulder has been providing support for events and activities that celebrate and educate about Indigenous culture and history since the second Monday of October was declared as Indigenous Peoples Day by the city in 2016.
This year's festivities are backed by the city’s Housing and Human Services department alongside the Office of Arts and Culture. An array of community events, which are all free and open to the public, has been scheduled. Included in the agenda is the "Breaking Barriers to Native Education For All," held at the Dairy Arts Center on Sunday, Oct. 12, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. According to the City of Boulder, attendees can expect Native-led panels, interactive discussions, and a variety of healing activities.
The same day will also feature a celebration at Mi Chantli, introducing the community to Danza Azteca and a host of workshops and performances. The Museum of Boulder will host an event that blends Indigenous legacies in science, art, and literature, starting from 2 p.m. through 5 p.m. Events on this day are designed to honor Indigenous Peoples' existence and their myriad contributions while fostering an inclusive community dialogue.
On the following Sunday, Oct. 19, the Boulder Roots Music Festival is expected to shine the spotlight on Indigenous artists. Scheduled at 6 p.m. at the Savannah Bee Company Stage, the festival aims to deepen appreciation for Indigenous culture's influence on contemporary music. The initiative is part of Boulder's ongoing effort to incorporate the resolution, which guides the city’s collaboration with American Indian Tribal Nations and is meant to correct historical omissions of Indigenous Peoples' presence in cultural spaces, as detailed by the City of Boulder.
